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Necessary Holiday Travel Tips

Shereen Travels Cheap

The holidays are coming and that means braving the crowds and being ready for all the extra headaches that come along with it, including delayed and even cancelled flights. I definitely approve of those, because the holidays can be stressful and getting away from everything is always nice and relaxing.

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Sustainable Gift Giving this Holiday Season

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Now that the holiday season is underway, it’s probably a little difficult to scale back the consumerism. Instead, focus on ways that you can give items that are inexpensive, personal, and eco-friendly to some degree. Here are some ways that you can improve the sustainability of your holiday gifts: Shop Local. Buy Vintage.

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Teaching Kids The Power Of Giving This Holiday Season

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Your true purpose as a parent is to give your kids lessons in life that will help them to function when they enter the world as adults. But you also have to give them a sense of social responsibility and some measure of compassion for their fellow man. And there’s no better time than the holidays to pass on this important lesson.

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Holiday Travel Gift List 2023

Shereen Travels Cheap

A lot of us are traveling for the holidays and that means attending family functions or other events where we might have to dress up. I usually like laundry time, because it gives me an excuse to slow down and chill, which can be important when you're somewhere new and excited to see everything.

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Be Selfish – GIVE!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Motivational finance books, such as The One Minute Millionaire or Think and Grow Rich stress the importance of giving. They claim that if you give, you get back a thousandfold more. Humans are hard-wired to give. The individual has to give something to get the benefits of the group. Giving makes you healthier.

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Parenting Pointers: Tips for a Screen-Free Holiday

Motherhood Moments

The holidays can be a period of increased screen time for kids, whether it’s more time playing video games, scrolling through Instagram, or binging the latest series. Research options in your community, encourage your teens to help with the search, and give back as a family. Give a hug (to someone in your house!),

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Cheaper, Less Stressful Alternatives to Christmas Gift Giving

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

That is not what the holidays are about. Most people love the holidays because they tend to bring people together. These are the things that make the holidays special. Every year, I express my desire to have a quiet family gathering rather than a big gift giving ordeal. Give an Experience. A Vacation.

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